Here's chapter 5 and please review. Reminder that I don't own Lion King, Disney does.

Days turned into weeks, and soon Nala reached the end of her pregnancy. The other three lionesses that Scar had mated had given birth already a week or two earlier.

One of the lionesses, Shanti had given birth to a girl to Nala's relief. She had named her Eisha. Nala had been relieved that it was a girl. That meant less competition for her son, if she did end up having a son.

The other lioness Zarana had given birth to a boy, much to Nala's disappointment. She had named him Akila and he was a healthy cub.

The last lioness, Kana, had given birth to a son, who she named Tanabi. Nala was now worried about her own cubs. Her son would have competition with his half "brothers". But Nala vowed to make sure that her son would get the throne. She would make sure of that.

But even if she didn't have a son, Scar wouldn't force her to try again. He had two healthy sons and he would be satisfied if she had a daughter. Of course, he would be much happier with a son, but at least he wouldn't disown her.

For the rebel Pride, it was bad news. It meant that even if Nala didn't give birth to healthy heirs, there would always be two suitable males.

Tama had given birth to a beautiful daughter that she had named Danyssa. Shari had a son, that she named Haru. Kula had given birth to twins, a boy and a girl. She had named her son, Kovu and her daughter, Jasiri. Nala couldn't help but feel a bit jealous that they would have their true mates with them to help raise their cubs. She wondered what kind of father Scar would be to her cubs and his other young ones. She knew that Scar spend time with Nuka but she would often hear him yelling at Nuka.

Nala was in the den alone, when Rafiki walked inside.

"Hello Rafiki," Nala said, giving the mandrill a smile.

"How are you feeling my dear?" Rafiki asked.

"I feel like I'm going to explode," Nala sighed.

"Nala," Rafiki said, in a low voice. "You are doing a very brave thing right now and I can assure you that the Great Kings a live are very proud of you. Especially Mufasa."

"I-" Nala began, but felt a clutching pain in her lower belly. She let out a gasp of pain, and let out another cry as she felt another clutching pain.

"Nala?" Rafiki asked.

"Rafiki, cubs coming!" Nala said, between gritted teeth.

"Nala!" Shani hurried into the den.

"Shani, go tell Scar!" Nala gasped out and Shani hurried out of the den, leaving Rafiki to help Nala.

"You must relax." Rafiki soothed, rubbing her back.

All Nala could think of how in a few hours, her plan could either backfire or not.

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The rebel Pride was resting in the den with Shani came flying in.

"Shani?" Runju asked, raising his head as he looked at his niece.

"Nala went into labor!" Shani announced.

There were murmurs from the Pride. They had all been hoping that Nala would give birth to unhealthy cubs or at least a daughter. It would be easier for them that way.

Tama from where she was cradling Danyssa in her paws, glared at them. How could they think that way? No matter what, they were Nala's cubs! She could tell that, Kula and Shari who were beside her, all felt the same way.

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Hours passed and finally Nala felt the pains of labor leaving her body. She had never felt so relieved.

She felt two bundles of fur in between her paws and she began to clean her new born cubs.

When Nala saw her cubs clearly for the first time, she nearly cried out.

Her son was a dark golden brown color. He had Nala's ears and muzzle but the rest of his facial features were exactly like Simba's. Nala knew that somehow, with a little convincing she could pass him as Scar's son.

But her daughter was in more trouble. She had Nala's facial features but her coat was Simba's color. What would Scar say?

The two tiny cubs began to open their eyes and Nala silently prayed that they had her eye color.

She nearly cried with relief when she saw that her daughter had her sapphire blue eyes. But her son had Simba's amber red eyes.

Now what was she going to do?

"Nala," Rafiki said. "I know you're worried about what Scar is going to say. Just remind him that his mother had amber red eyes. And don't forget that his father was an exact image of him and his mother had brown fur, but yet they had a golden colored son.''

Nala just managed to nod, feeling her heart ease. Scar would believe that, after all she had managed to convince him that she was loyal to him.

"And what are the Prince and Princess's names?" Rafiki asked.

Nala looked at her son, "This one is Kopa and this one," Nala said, nuzzling her daughter. "Is Kiara."

Rafiki smiled, "Then rest well Nala and good luck. I'll tell Scar to come in after a while."

Nala nodded and turned her attention to her newborns and began bonding with them. She looked at Kiara with loving eyes, feeling warmth and happiness wash over as she looked at her daughter. She had her own daughter. Kiara belonged to her. She had a daughter that she could teach everything she wanted to teach her. She would be a beautiful lioness one day, and a powerful hunter.

Nala nuzzled Kopa, smiling as she realized how much of Simba that she could already see in him. She had a feeling that he would be getting into mischief just like Simba did. But it didn't matter. Kopa was her little cub, and she would protect him at any costs.

Kopa mewed at squirmed as Nala bathed him and Nala smiled. "Just like your father..."

Kiara mewed at her mother and Nala gave the top of her head a lick. "Shh, my little Princess. I'm here."

Kopa nuzzled his head against her chest, and Nala smiled. "You'll be a wonderful King someday. I promise. Just like your father should have been..." Her heart clenched at the thought of Simba. He should have been here with her, sharing this happiness with her.

"Nala?" Scar walked into the den.

Nala forced on a smile, "Here my love is your son and daughter."

Scar carefully gazed at Kiara and Kopa and Nala felt her heart pounding with fear.

"She has your eyes. But our son..." Scar's voice trailed off.

"Scar, your mother had amber eyes. He probably got it from him." Nala pointed out. "And your father had dark fur along with your mother but they had a golden colored son."

"I know my dear," Scar said, giving her a nuzzle. "You're right." Nala felt her heart ease.

He believed her. He had fallen right into the trap.

"And what do you want to name them?" Scar asked.

"Our son, Kopa. And our daughter, Kiara." Nala said.

"Very well," Scar said, with a smile. "Kiara and Kopa it is."

"Will Kopa be your heir?" Nala asked.

"Nala," Scar chuckled. "He's only hours old. I have to wait until they're older to announce that."

Nala nodded but she was still happy that. Scar had believed that Kopa and Kiara were his.

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Meanwhile the rebel Pride was waiting for news on Nala and the cubs

Shinda had gone in to see Nala, and now came back into the den with a happy smile.

"Shinda?" Sarina asked. "What happened?"

"She had a girl...and a boy! Two healthy cubs. "Shinda announced, trying to keep the smile on her face, knowing that it would anger the adults.

There were growls and snarls from the older lions of the rebel Pride. Nala had given him two healthy cubs! Now things would be harder!

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Days passed and Nala felt more relaxed. She never would have thought the cubs would bring so much joy into her life.
She always wanted to be with Kiara and Kopa. She hated being away from them. During her free time, she would always spend time with them, grooming or tickling them, or even just talking to them even though she knew that they wouldn't be able to hear a word.

Nala had started hunting again. At first, she had been worried how she would leave Kiara and Kopa while hunting. She knew that they wouldn't be welcome in the Pride's crèche and she didn't feel right leaving them with Scar.

Tama had come up with a solution to that. There were eight lionesses that were loyal to Nala in the rebel Pride. It was her, Kula, Shari, Tama, Zakia, Shinda, Shani, Safi and Kareena. They had decided to form a crèche of them own with Nala. Now four of them would watch Kovu, Jasiri, Kiara, Kopa, Danyssa, Haru, and Divya while the others went off hunting. It was easy and convenient. The rebel Pride older adults weren't happy about it, but didn't say anything.

Sarafina and Runju hadn't come to visit Nala. They still barely said a word to her. But Shani had told Nala that while she had been watching the twins while Nala hunted, Sarafina and Runju had come closer and had taken a look at Kiara and Kopa. They hadn't said anything or even touched them, but that was better than nothing.

Hofu however, had come the day after Nala had given birth. She knew that he had wanted to see them the minute he had heard the news but Scar had stayed with Nala the whole day, and Nala knew that her parents would have never have let Hofu go into her den while Scar was there. Of course, Scar would never hurt Hofu, but it still didn't matter.

Hofu had been delighted when he had seen his niece and nephew, and had talked for hours with Nala. Nala had enjoyed the time with her younger brother, knowing that it would only be a matter of time until the adults told him the problems they had and he too would turn against Nala.

Nala had been worried about what kind of 'father' Scar would be to her cubs. But her worried were eased one night when all four of them were in the den.

Nala was bathing Kopa while Kiara was at her side, mewing and squeaking at her for attention.

Nala smiled at her daughter, "Don't worry, I'll clean you right after I'm done with your brother." She bent down and nuzzled Kiara's cheek.

"Come here, Kiara." Scar said, picking Kiara up and placing her in his paws.

Kiara squeaked and mewed at him. Scar let Kiara play with his paw and Kiara began gnawing at his paw. Scar didn't mind though; her tiny teeth couldn't do any harm at this age.

Soon, Kiara began to get drowsy. Nala finished bathing Kopa, who was now dozing off and then tried to pick Kiara up to bathe her.

Kiara squeaked and mewed at him, obviously wanting to stay with her "father". Nala didn't say anything. She didn't want her cubs to get too attached to Scar but that would be impossible since they would grow up seeing Scar as their father.

"She can stay one night without a bath." Scar chuckled. Kiara mewed at him and buried himself deeper into his mane. She was nearly engulfed, and she squeaked happily.

"Alright then," Nala said, pulling Kopa back into her paws and the laid her head on top of Kopa's. Nala didn't close her eyes until she saw that Kiara and Scar were both asleep.

Hope you enjoyed and please review. So now the rebel Pride is angrier than ever. Kopa has competition from three 'half-brothers'. Nala has to deal with the rebel Pride's anger while raising two cubs mostly on her own.

The next chapter will give you more info on what kind of father Scar will be to his cubs, and what Kopa needs to be suitable as the heir. Will he gain it? What lengths will Nala go to ensure that he receives the throne? Will Scar turn Kiara and Kopa into monsters? (But remember in my story he isn't as bad of a lion as he usually is in other stories.)

Stay tuned to find out!